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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares led the market for a third consecutive week with a 4.63% increase.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 35 in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

How does your super measure up?

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Dividend Investing

Do ASX 200 dividend shares out-earn Aussie property?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the forecast FY25 dividend yields of the top 10 ASX 200 companies to rental property yields.

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ETFs

Invest $3,000 into these ASX ETFs next month

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of stocks you would be buying with these ETFs.

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Index investing

Does the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) pay reliable dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund does pay dividends, but there's a catch.

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How to invest

How I'd fill an empty ASX share portfolio to build a $500 monthly passive income machine

| Bernd Struben

Building an ASX passive income portfolio simpler than you may think.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 16% to 55% total returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these dividend shares right now.

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International Stock News

This magnificent stock has made many millionaires, and could make more

| Reuben Gregg Brewer

There are millions of reasons why investors look to this Wall St legend for inspiration.

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How to invest

How to realistically turn a $7,000 ASX share portfolio into $75,000 by 2030

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is a great place to grow your wealth. Over the years, countless Aussies have constructed ASX…

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Bank Shares

Up 52% in a year! Is this rocketing ASX bank stock the perfect pick for my retirement portfolio?

| Tristan Harrison

Are CBA shares right for retirees?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy with $500 in November 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

$500 worth of ASX shares might not sound like a huge investment. But, to realise the benefits of compounding, you…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors ended the trading week on a high note this Friday...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Technology Shares

50 times earnings! Why Block shares could still be better value than the banks

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons Block remains a bargain, even near 50 times earnings.

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Gold

Guess which buy-rated ASX gold stock is 'a likely takeover target'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that this gold stock could deliver big returns.

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, De Grey Mining, Domino's, and Nufarm shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords share is diving 18% as inflation pain draws blood

| Bronwyn Allen

This healthcare company delivered a trading update at its annual general meeting today.

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Energy Shares

3 headwinds facing ASX 200 energy stocks in 2025

| Bernd Struben

After a tough 12 months, what’s ahead for ASX 200 energy stocks in 2025?

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Index investing

IVV vs VGS: Which is the better ASX ETF to buy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

There are small but significant differences between these two index funds...

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International Stock News

Which ASX small-cap stock is leaping 13% by doubling down on access to cash

| Zach Bristow

This expands its reach in India.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 427% this year, why today is a big day for Mesoblast shares

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Mesoblast shares on Friday?

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Technology Shares

Up 70%, is it too late to invest in Xero shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX tech darling hit a new all-time share price record yesterday.

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Dividend Investing

3 blue-chip alternatives to CBA shares for MORE passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These blue-chip stocks look like appealing dividend picks.

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Share Fallers

Why Healius, Opthea, Peninsula Energy, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Travel Shares

This ASX travel share is 'going to take off' after falling 30%

| Zach Bristow

Back your bags.

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Share Market News

Why this ASX uranium share is plunging 25% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are smashing the sell button today.

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International Stock News

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett sold Apple shares for a fourth straight quarter. Should investors be worried?

| David Jagielski

Although Buffett has been selling Apple stock, it has continued to rise in value this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is Warren Buffett buying Domino's shares while they're down?

| Zach Bristow

Could this be a vote of approval?

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks smashed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these ASX 200 stocks flying higher over the week. But why?

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International Stock News

These are the 6 top-performing stocks in the Nasdaq-100 with 2024 almost over

| Anders Bylund

Which stocks are leading the Nasdaq-100 higher in 2024? This diverse bunch of leaders is taking the market by storm.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price stepping higher as Brazilian court rules on 2015 dam disaster

| Bernd Struben

BHP responded this morning to news reports of the Brazilian court ruling.

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International Stock News

Are interest rates to blame for the shaky Nasdaq Index last night?

| Zach Bristow

US markets were volatile overnight.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares drop on compliance update

| James Mickleboro

The Australian stock exchange operator has been busy quizzing the miner.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this beaten-down ASX healthcare share a bargain buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

One expert has given their view on this stock.

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Energy Shares

Dividend investors: Top ASX energy shares for November

| Sebastian Bowen

These are the energy stocks I would buy for dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these excellent ASX dividend stocks for 6% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think these stocks could be buys for income investors.

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Travel Shares

Down 23% in a month, why this ASX 200 stock is an 'attractive opportunity'

| Tristan Harrison

After falling hard, a top fund manager is seeing an opportunity with this stock.

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech stock that delivered 'beats across the board'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this high-flying stock.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few blue chip shares that have been rated as buys this month by analysts.

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Growth Shares

Up 111% in six months, this soaring ASX share is backed to keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager thinks this ASX growth share can continue its phoenix performance.

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